معرفی
Claudia Backes is a W3 Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Kassel, specializing in the Physical Chemistry of Nanomaterials. Her research focuses on two-dimensional nanomaterials beyond graphene, including transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and black phosphorus, exploring their exfoliation, functionalization, and integration into hybrid systems for applications in optoelectronics, energy conversion, and electrocatalysis.
Education and Career:
- M.Sc. in Molecular (Nano) Science (2002-2007), University Erlangen-Nuremberg
- Ph.D. in Chemistry (2007-2011), University Erlangen-Nuremberg
- Junior Research Group Leader (2015-2021), Heidelberg University
- Senior Research Fellow (2014-2015), Trinity College Dublin
Research Interests: Dr. Backes investigates liquid exfoliation mechanisms of layered materials, develops centrifugation-based size selection protocols, and studies spectroscopic fingerprints (Raman, absorbance, photoluminescence) to characterize nanosheets. Her work emphasizes controlled functionalization, degradation kinetics, and noncovalent/covalent interactions with organic molecules and polymers.
Scientific Awards:
- Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2019)
- ETH Materials Research Prize for Young Investigators (2019)
- Lautenschläger Award for Junior Researchers (€25,000, 2018)
- Hengstberger Award (€12,000, 2017)
- DFG Emmy Noether Grant (~€1.25 million, 2015-2021)
Lab and Collaborations: Her group at the University of Kassel develops scalable methods for producing monodisperse 2D nanomaterials, analyzes their electronic properties, and explores applications in energy systems and catalysis. She previously worked at Trinity College Dublin and the University Erlangen-Nuremberg.
